03/01/2026
Happy Birthday to Dr. Linus Pauling! Today, Feb. 28, marks 125 years since the birth of the Institute’s co-founder.
On Friday, we gathered for our annual Linus Pauling Day Open House & Social to celebrate his incredible legacy and share our latest research with a full house of community and Oregon State University guests. Other highlights included:
🌎 The Legacy: LPI Director Emily Ho and OSU historian Chris Petersen (OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center) reflected on the ongoing significance of Dr. Pauling’s dual Nobel Prize-winning work in chemistry and peace.
📖 The Stories: We got a sneak peek into Petersen’s new book, The Many Worlds of Linus Pauling. The book explores lesser-known stories about Dr. Pauling’s Oregon roots and the later experiences that shaped his global influence.
🍏 A Milestone: We also celebrated 25 years of the Micronutrient Information Center (MIC)—a global leader for evidence-based nutrition and health information, carrying Dr. Pauling’s vision forward.
There’s still time left in our 25th anniversary drive for the MIC! We are halfway to our $10,000 fundraising goal and have until Monday to close the gap. Whether it’s $5 or $500, your gift supports the rigorous work that brings this free, trusted resource to the world. Thank you!
👉You can support the MIC today at lpi.pub/MIC25